Porba

Porba is a village situated in the Phek District of the Indian state of Nagaland, 70 km away from the state capital, Kohima and 8 km from Pfütsero. According to the 2011 Census of India, the population was listed at 2,764.^[1] Other estimates put it much higher today,^[2] with recent estimates by community elders and putting the current population closer to 6,500 people.

Most of its inhabitants practices paddy and terrace cultivation. Porba village is known for its popular "Fish Festival", locally known as "Khilü Nye", celebrated annually on 15 November.

Administratively, Porba village is geographically divided three Khels and two Colonies. These are Basapümi Khel, Ciekömi Khel, Kösozumi Khel, Wibo Colony, and Medical Colony. The three Khels form the older part of the village.

References

^ "Porba Population - Phek, Nagaland 2011". 2011 Census of India. 2015.
^ Sakhamo, Thüküvelü. Identifying Basic Colour Terms in Chokri: A case of Porba Variety, 8-10th October 2020.

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[census2011-1] "Porba Population - Phek, Nagaland 2011". 2011 Census of India. 2015.

[2] Sakhamo, Thüküvelü. Identifying Basic Colour Terms in Chokri: A case of Porba Variety, 8-10th October 2020.

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